Phlebotomist - PRN Days

Kindred; Coral Gables (FL); Presencial; USD 35.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Kindred Hospital South Florida - Coral Gables is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and related specimen collection in a 55-bed LTAC setting. You will support laboratory operations and ensure specimen integrity for testing.

Responsibilities include collecting blood, labeling tubes, maintaining supplies, and documenting in the LIS. Requirements include HS + phlebotomy training and current BLS, with fluent English and state licensing as applicable.

Formación

• Six months acute care phlebotomy experience or one year as a medical assistant performing venipuncture.
• HS graduate or equivalent with formal phlebotomy training as required by state.
• Current BLS certification required.
• State license/registration as required by state.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.

Responsabilidades

• Collect blood specimens from patients via venipuncture and skin puncture according to orders and procedures.
• Label, log and file all test tubes and related paperwork.
• Maintain venipuncture trays and keep work areas clean; order supplies as needed.
• Document specimen collection and related activities in the laboratory information system.
• Perform clerical duties and assist in laboratory functions as delegated by the Laboratory Manager/Director.

Conocimientos

Fluent English

Venipuncture technique

Phlebotomy knowledge

Attention to detail

Clerical skills

Educación

HS graduate or equivalent

Formal phlebotomy training per state requirement

Descripción del empleo

Description

Kindred Hospital South Florida - Coral Gables is a 55-bed freestanding long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. We are located less than 4 miles from downtown Coral Gables and surrounded by many shops and restaurants.

Kindred Hospital South Florida - Coral Gables is a 55-bed freestanding long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. We are located less than 4 miles from downtown Coral Gables and surrounded by many shops and restaurants.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Area Laboratory Director or Lab Manager, the Phlebotomist assumes responsibility for performing venipunctures and related clinical specimen collection/preparation tasks and laboratory duties that are clerical in nature.

Essential Functions

• Collects blood specimens from patients via venipuncture and skin puncture according to physician orders and applicable regulations, policies and procedures to ensure complete and accurate specimens for testing.


• Explains collection procedures and provides general testing information as needed to facilitate patient understanding and reduce patient anxiety.


• Labels and records all test tubes, logs procedures, files paperwork.


• Cleans and supplies venipuncture trays. Maintains work areas. Orders supplies when needed.


• Utilizes laboratory information system to document specimen collection, receipt, create manifests and other functions as needed.


• Performs clerical work and assists in laboratory functions as delegated by the Laboratory Manager/Director.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%


• Must read, write and speak fluent English.


• Must have good and regular attendance.


• Is knowledgeable about which color top tube to use and the volume of blood needed - knows test requirements.


• Basic computer knowledge required.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

• HS Graduate or equivalent.


• Formal Phlebotomy training as required by state.

Licenses/Certifications

• Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy certification preferred.


• State license/registration as required by state


• Current BLS required.

Experience

• Six (6) months acute care phlebotomy experience or one (1) year experience as a medical assistant performing venipuncture or one (1) year outpatient lab experience preferred.